January Mission Statement. Pastor Adam, April, Chris, Iva, Jan, Josh, Michael, and Randy

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1 The monthly newsletter of Redeemer Lutheran Church-Rochester, Minnesota January 2018 Dear Redeemer Family, As we enter a new year and close a year and a half long vacancy, we as a staff have much to be thankful for. In this list is our Family of Believers. Your love for the Savior, love for this church and service in His name Staff is Letter??? a blessing to see. Your love for our staff and faithful support and prayers are an encouragement everyday. Your love for the next generation and heart for spreading the "Good News of Great Joy" is electric to be around. We did this vacancy because of each and everyone of you! We often hear as a staff, that we have a great staff but we have an even greater Family of Believers and an even greater Savior! 2018 will be a great year as we serve our Savior together as a Family of Believers! Pastor Adam, April, Chris, Iva, Jan, Josh, Michael, and Randy Mission Statement Inside this Issue Poinsettia Donation List... page 2 Staff Reflections... page 3 Prayers... page 4 Worship Highlights... page 4 Installation News... page 4 Upcoming Events... pages 5-6 Adult Education... page 6 In Memory... page 7 Health Notes... page 8 Notes of Thanks... page 9 Music Notes... page 10 Stewardship Highlights... page 11 Council Highlights... page Youth News... page Kids Activity Page... page 16 January Calendar... page 17 January Blessed to Serve... page 18 POBLO Newsletter... page 19

2 The Altar Guild would like to thank the following people for their generous dona ons of poinse as and gi s toward Christmas Decora ng. By Debra Adams in honor of parents, Fred and Marilyn Crossfield. By Bryce, April, Adelaide Leona, and Alaina Leilah Beckman in memory of Fred and Leona Krupp. By Jane e Benson in memory of Wes Luehmann. By Bob and Jacque Bonsi in memory of Gene and Elaine Searles, and Jeff Searles. By John Brandt in memory of Karen Brandt. By Bill and Marcia Cochran in memory of Max and Teri Cochran; Joayann and Jack Moore; Max and Marie Carr. By Paul and Sandy Collopy in memory of Elmer and Wilma Jacob, and Lloyd Collopy. By Janith Corkill in memory of Brian Corkill, Susan Daniels, and Gary Corkill. By Bob and Tracy Decklever. Caroline Ferdig in memory of husband, Dale Ferdig, and father, Lloyd Rubsam, and in honor of mom, Hazelle Rubsam. By Mark and Cindy Fister, Steve Fister, and Paula Erickson and family in memory of James and Ardith Fister and Ed Erickson. By Kay, Arne, and Andy Fockler in memory of Herb and Edna Freitag and Harvey and Esther Fockler. By Harlan and Karen Gerke in memory of Alvin and Ida Gerke and Arly and Herb Sacke. By Elaine Gi us in memory of Carl, Gladys, and Gary Scha schneider, and Ruth Ke ner. The Mike Hanley family in memory of Don Krueger. By Jeff, Kerri, Kylee, and Kaitlyn Hartson in memory of Mike Wallskog and Gene Hartson. By Jim and Jolene Heining in memory of our parents, Vernon and Delores Engelmann and Howard and Johanna Heining. By Beverly Helmbrecht in memory of Fuzz Helmbrecht, Ruth Ke ner, and Jerry Wilde. By Nina Hesby in memory of Herbert and Arlene Schaefer. By Joanne and Durwood Iverson in memory of son, Duane. By Kim and Dean Jensen in memory of Howard and Mary Jensen. By Ken and Judy Klennert in memory of Verle and Ruth Klennert, Allen Klennert, and Clarence and Helen Rustad. Page 2 By Lois Leuth in memory of parents, Henry and Leona Walters, and brothers, Melvin and Gerald Walters, and sister in law, Sharon Walters; and in honor of family and friends. By Bruce and Jan Ludwig in memory of Darla, Douglas, Art and Bea Ludwig, MaryLou Klongerbo, Arnold and Ida Burmeister. By Karen and Bob Meyer in memory of son, Rev. Phil Meyer. By Ele Moore in memory of Owen Moore. By Willard and Denise Nisbit in memory of Rodney Nisbit, Dennis and Eleanor Oredson; Kent Oredson, Willard Nisbit and Viona Nisbit. By Tom and Marilyn Olson in memory of Raymond and Helen Olson, Alfred and Pearle Moeller, and Cy and Avis Reihl. By Darlene Poch, Gary Poch, and family in memory of Gerhardt Poch. George and Gloria Poch in memory of Willy and Alta Hansen, Geraldine Christensen, George Sr. and Martha Poch, and Gerhardt Poch. By Rebecca Circle. By Mick, Diana, Ian, and Josiah Reese in memory of Linda Blue, Great Aunt Leona, and other loved ones in heaven. By Larry and Myrna Reinartz in memory of daughter, Laura. By Marge Rengstorf and family in memory of Dick Rengstorf. By Redeemer Lutheran Church Women. By Dawn Shelstad in memory of Gail Shelstad and Dean Shelstad. By Phil and Nancy S les in memory of Forrest Walters, Judd and Dorothy Reifsnider, and Jus n White. By Deb Tennis in memory of Paul Tennis. By Roger Toomey in memory of Bill and Helen Toomey. By Barb Wallskog in memory of Mike Wallskog, Fran and Floyd Buresh, and Elaine and Albert Wallskog. By Janet Walters in memory of Forrest Walters and Judd and Dorothy Reifsnider. By Shirley Wilde in memory of Jerry Wilde. By Dave and Kathy Zarling in memory of Jay and Fae Kinney, Kenneth Zarling; and in honor of our children and their families. By Alan and Linda Zeccardi in memory of Laura Joanne Zeccardi and Eleanor and Charles DePaolo.

3 Staff Reflections As I sit in my office wri ng the staff reflec on, it is t minus two weeks from Christmas. Yet, this is the note I just saw the other day Plan Lent Themes. Ha. But wait there is a wonderful message in the ming of that! Our beau ful Advent Blue meets the Purple of Lent. Our Silent Night meets Go To Dark Gethsemane. What a great reminder for us. The child that was wrapped in swaddling cloths and placed in a manger was the child that would grow, be stripped of his clothes, and hung on a cross. We would not be celebra ng Christmas if it were not for Good Friday. Moreover, we would not remember Good Friday if it were not for Easter. As you come off your Christmas celebra on, hear the announcement from the angels in Luke 2 from the perspec ve of Good Friday! But the angel said to them, Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that is for all people. For unto you is born this day a Savior, Christ the Lord. As you come off your Christmas celebra ons, hear the song of the angels from the perspec ve of Easter! Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests Now, like the shepherds, go and see this Good News of great joy. Join us in church! Join our Elders in their reading plan. All of these are opportuni es to look into the manger, focus on the cross, and dance out the empty tomb with the song of salva on as your music. In addi on, like the shepherds, go into your homes, families, neighborhoods, careers go into your hopes, your dreams, your anxie es, your fears.go into your present and your future, things that seem far and things that are near glorifying and praising God for all thing things you see and hear. That is a journey that I am excited to join you on! We Have Seen His Glory! Pastor Koglin Church Office Hours: M-F 7:30 am-4:00 pm Phone: Fax: Blessed to Serve Pastor, Adam Koglin AKoglin@redeemer-rochester.com (office) (cell) Associate Pastor, Benjamin Loos Coming soon! Director of Parish Music, April Beckman beckmana1@hotmail.com (office) (cell) Director of Faith Development, Michael J. Harvey dceorange@gmail.com (office) (residence) (cell) Director of Youth and Education Ministries, Joshua Heirigs joshheirigs@redeemer-rochester.com (office) (cell) Administrative Secretary, Christina Tjosaas office@redeemer-rochester.com (office) (residence) Custodian, Randy Kautz custodian@redeemer-rochester.com (office) (residence) Parish Nurse, Jan Dicke jandicke325@gmail.com (residence) Parish Nurse, Iva Kietzmann kietzmanniva@yahoo.com (residence) Nursery Coordinator aakoglin@gmail.com (residence) Arab Women s Ministries, Martha Farag martha.shehata94@gmail.com Page 3

4 Remember in Your Prayers... Hospitalized/Health Concerns Harlan Petersen, Darlene Wentworth, Marty Cordes, Dick Miller, Wil Mennecke, Donna Mundell, Bill Kraus, Stan Czaplewski, Donna Rahlf, Mark Kuisle, Lois Norby, Bill Cochran, Patti Jo Morris, Tami Timbeross, Judy Lee, Dustin Seering, Craig Nelson, Ruth Vrieze, Kurt Pinnow, Luanne Briske, Allison Hanley, Lester Clapp, Bob Sonnabend, Dick Miller, Ted Saxman Receiving Hospice care: Rita Priebe, Bob Salley, Merilynn Schacht Grieving The family and friends of Lyle Voight who passed away on November 28. The family and friends of Terry Ellerman who passed away on December 3. Jim Heining and his family at the loss of his mom, Johanna Heining. Rejoice With Steve and Sharon Thede who celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on November 29. Thanksgiving For our Sunday School teachers and children for sharing their talents. Safety For Pastor Ben Loos and his family as they transition to Rochester. Page 4 Worship The Lord With Gladness! January 6/7 Epiphany Theme: The True Light Scripture Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6, Ephesians 3:1-12, John 1:6-9,15 Holy Communion: Will be celebrated at all services. January 13/14 The Baptism Of Our Lord Sunday Theme: "Well Pleased" Scripture Readings: 1 Samuel 3:1-10; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51 Baptism Recognition: We will take time to celebrate all the baptisms of all ages over the past year. January 20/21 The Transfiguration Of Our Lord Theme: TBA Scripture Readings: Jonah 3:1-5,10; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20 Holy Communion: Will be celebrated at all services. January 27/28 Fourth Sunday After Epiphany Theme: TBA Scripture Readings: Deuteronomy 18:15-20; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28 Holy Communion: Will be celebrated at all services. Installation Plans! WELCOME TEAM We are all very excited for Ben and Christine Loos arrival and the time has come to assemble the Welcome Team for their arrival sometime between January 1-3. If you would like to be on or help the Welcome Team with cleaning, snow removal (if needed), unloading boxes, unpacking, setting up beds, ongoing check in, other ideas, etc., please contact Mandie Anderson, mandie615@gmail.com, GIVING BOARD There will also be a Congregational Giving Board by the Welcome Center with items we would like to give to the Loos welcoming them to their new home in Rochester. This will include cleaning supplies, household staples, home cooked meals for the first few days of arrival, gift cards to gas stations, restaurants, and grocery stores. Please take a Post It and return the item to the church office by December 27. If you have any questions about the Giving Board, please contact Mandie Anderson, mandie615@gmail.com, INSTALLATION DINNER If you are interested in helping with the Installation Dinner on January 7 th, please contact Jodi Hellickson, Hellickson.Jodi@mayo.edu. This will include kitchen help, set up, clean up, etc. If you would like to attend the Installation Dinner, please sign up at the Welcome Center by December 31.

5 Take Note...Upcoming Events! ANNUAL MEETING Sunday, January 14 12:30 pm Thanks to our youth who will be serving a light lunch following the late service, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, in the Fellowship Hall. Childcare will be provided for our little ones. All members of Redeemer, 18 and over, are voting members of Redeemer and are encouraged to attend. Others are welcome as guests. The Annual Report will be available the weekend of December 30/31 for you to review before the meeting. On the Agenda will be.. - Proposed 2018 Budget - Staff Reports - Team/Committee Reports - Proposed Missions for 2018 WOMEN S TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Will resume on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at 9:00 am, in the North Fellowship Hall. We will be studying Matthew, Part 1, session 3, Day 3: Matthew 4:1-11. Please join us! Any questions, contact Jan Walters at A en on All Cra ers! Bring your cra s (scrap bookers, quilters, 2018 OFFERING stampers etc.,), ENVELOPES a dish to pass and enjoy the company of other cra ers. Contact Tami Timbeross at tami@tamic mbeross.com ( ) or use your 2018 Renee envelopes Rahlf before at reneerahlf@gmail.com January 1, with any ques ons. Your 2018 weekly offering envelopes are now available. Please pick them up in the Narthex. If you are unable to locate your envelopes, please leave your name and contact information on the sheet provided and the office will get in touch with you. Reminder: please be sure you do not Movie Night January 12, :00 pm EMPIRE OF THE SUN 1987 Steven Spielberg s film is an inspiring, action-packed epic of a small boy in WW2. That boy is Jim Graham, a young Briton whose unconquerable spirit soars high and free above the harsh confines of a Japanese internment camp. Through his eyes we see the fascination and horror of war. And we see a child s hold on childhood weaken as his struggle to survive grows. First major Hollywood studio production ever to shoot in the People s Republic of China. Surprise film to follow! Page 5

6 Beginning Sunday, January 7, 9:20 am HEROES OF THE FAITH In an age where we have more superhero movies than we do new original stories in the box office, it is easy to see the fascination people have with a superhero. They are easy to root for, they are so noble and their cause is to help save as many people from terrible enemies as possible. The green screen saviors though have nothing on our heroes of the faith! Come and participate with DCE Josh Heirigs as we delve into different biblical heroes! LIFE VERSE As we continue our theme of "Family of Believers: In the Word" this class will take us into God's Word to listen to what He has to say. A "Life Verse" is a passage from God's Word that can help a person follow God in the special way that God has called them. This passage may guide a person throughout their life or through a certain time, but it is always a blessing. Whether you already have a Life Verse or if you would like to find yours for the first time; this class will be a time of rich reflection and blessing! ESTHER Times are tough: political power struggles, jealousy, sexual harassment, discrimination. Sound familiar? Join Virginia Miller as we explore the book of Esther together to see how the Lord uses us in "just a time as this." UPCOMING CLASSES starting January 28: Habakkuk- Michael Harvey Emmaus- Pastor Koglin It's Still Lion versus Christian,... or is it?- Jim Weispfenning Watch for more information on these classes in the coming weeks! WE NEED GROUPS TO SERVE LENTEN SUPPERS! It s time to sign your group up for the Lenten Suppers. If you would like to volunteer for any of the dates listed below or have any questions, please contact the church office February 14: February 21: February 28: March 7: March 14: March 21: Legacy Journey (a Dave Ramsey course) Coming Soon!! Register Now The Legacy Journey is a seven-week, biblically based class that teaches you how to truly live and leave a legacy for generations to come. This class will lead you deeper into: Investing basic estate planning purposeful living safeguarding your legacy discovering the keys to generational wealth and true generosity When: February 11 - March 25 (7 Sundays) Time: 4-5:30pm Cost: $119 Where: Fellowship Hall Register and buy materials in church office. Desserts and child care will be provided. Contact: Kate Brown ( or kate.brown55@gmail.com) Page 6

7 In Loving Memory... JOHN RANDALL John A. Randall was born on June 25, 1933, in Rochester to Warren and Marie. On March 25, 1955, John was given the robe of righteousness and claimed as God s son for eternity through the waters of His baptism. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1951, where he excelled in sports, especially wrestling. On November 21, 1953, he married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Germaine. The couple moved to Cape May, NJ, where John served in the US Coast Guard for two years. Following his service he completed his education at the University of Minnesota and the School of Physical Therapy at Mayo Clinic. When he retired, he was Supervisor of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rochester Methodist Hospital. Family was an important part of John s life and he was blessed to be the father of three daughters, the grandfather of eight grandchildren, and the great-grandfather of three great-grandchildren. On Thursday, November 16, John passed away in his home, surrounded by His family, completely at peace with His savior, and waiting to see Jesus face to face. Let us, like John, live each day with a smile on our face thinking about what it will be like to see Jesus face to face. MARILYN MONSRUD Marilyn Kay Hasley was born January 13, 1941, in Rochester, MN, to Raymond and Helen. She graduated from Rochester High School in On July 16, 1960, she married Kenneth Monsrud. After being a homemaker she worked for the McDonalds Corporation for 32 years. Marilyn enjoyed playing cards, playing Bingo, and most of all she loved and enjoyed her grandchildren. On November 17, 2017, she died suddenly in her home with her husband by her side. Her Good Shepherd was there too. Just 4 months ago he reconnected her to a church that she called home at Redeemer and she came every weekend since. It was there that she heard again the good news of the Gospel and the hope of life everlasting with Jesus. So, on November 17, her Good Shepherd came and took her home. In memory of Marilyn let us be an active part of our families lives and be ready to open our home up to anyone that just needs a little love. LYLE VOIGHT Lyle Fredrick Voight was born on July 2, 1948, in Arlington, Minnesota, to Fredrick and Erna. On July 25 of that same year Lyle was given an inheritance that would never spoil or fade and the assurance of the resurrection through the waters of his baptism. He grew up in Arlington and moved to Rochester in the late 1980 s. In 1991, Lyle moved to Hayfield where he worked for the Hayfield Window Company. On June 21, 1997, he married Kathleen Gross at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Lyle enjoyed building things with his hands and loved his church family at Redeemer where he served as an usher and greeter. On Tuesday, November 28, at the age of 69, Lyle passed away at the Field Crest Care Center in the hope and assurance of his eternal home. In honor of Lyle, let us worship every weekend with a desire to hear the Good News of Jesus and, let us get here early to encourage and welcome others as they come in. TERRY ELLERMAN Terry Ellerman was born in Waseca, MN, on May 26, 1950, to Ronald and Anita. The family later moved to Rochester and Terry graduated from John Marshall High School in After graduation, he entered the US Navy, serving aboard the USS Higbee until being honorably discharged in Later in life, he worked at several Rochester hotels and Home Depot. Terry was an active member of the VFW post 1215 in Rochester, serving on their Honor Guard. He was also active in veterans causes, assisting in fundraising for memorials. After surviving a heart attack, thanks to an AED, he was active in promoting of these devices. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. On Saturday, December 2, Terry died in his home. Page 7

8 Honoring End of Life Choices: Starting The Conversation With A Christian Perspective Knowing your voice is heard when making decisions about health care is important. Advance Care Planning is the process of preparing for a time when you may not be able to make your own decisions. We look forward to guidance of the Holy Spirit and prayer in these discussions and decisions. Hear counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter days. Proverbs 19:20 PRESENTER: Carol Shaffer, M.Div., Chaplin, Seasons Hospice WHEN: Sunday, February 25, WHERE: Fellowship Hall TIME: 9:20 am to 10: 00 am A shorter time as Carol has a church commitment. TOPICS COVERED: Choosing a Health Care Agent Help with Breathing Artificial Hydration (IV s) and Nutrition CPR PLEASE SIGN UP at the Welcome Center as we need a count for handouts. Grief and Loss Class Starting Soon! Grief and Loss Support/Discussion Group for Redeemer Members If you have suffered the loss of a loved one and would like to join together within a supportive, Christian group to remember, talk, and share in a confidential environment, please let us know if you are interested in joining us: Wednesday afternoons, from 1-2:30, from January 10 through February 28 Please respond, if you are interested, as the group will be limited to 10 individuals. Additionally, we ask that you plan to attend all 8 sessions, to provide consistency and cohesiveness for all members of the group. To sign up or if you have any questions, please call Kathy Zarling, RN, Parish Nurse, at , Jan Ludwig, RN, at , or the Redeemer church office, at The weekly themes will be as follows: Weekly Support/Discussion Group Themes: Week One: Week Two: Defining grief and loss, both Biblically and personally (Getting acquainted, sharing stories, and sharing individual perceptions of grief and loss) Learning about the Three N s of Grief: Normal, Natural, and Necessary (Sharing Biblical and personal experiences and physical and emotional symptoms in being a survivor of loss) Week Three: Learning about and discussing healthy coping methods for grief and loss, as well as dealing with the emotions of anger, guilt, loneliness, depression, fear, and sudden upsurges of grief Week Four: Week Five: Week Six: Discussing the importance of prayer in our daily lives (particularly during the healing process, & using supportive scriptural passages) Identifying the H-E-A-Ling People in our life and how they connect us all to God, helping us to know When we are feeling better Making personal commitments in healing from loss: Starting to develop Personal Action Plans Week Seven: Planning for Rebuilding and Remembering loved ones, as well as discussing practices in self-care, spiritual support, and healthy coping Week Eight: Putting It All Together: Next Steps in healthy grieving, healing and beyond! (Includes important resources available to us all) Page 8

9 Notes of Thanks... I wish to thank our pastor and members of our congregation for the prayers and care shown regarding my health concern. I have been truly blessed by our Lord in life and this is just another example of this fact. Your prayers and concern have truly given me strength I need to face the challenge I am facing. and Thanks be to God! - Kurt Pinnow I want to take a minute and thank you, my rockin' Sunday School Teachers! You all have been showing Jesus' love in some inspiring ways and in this Christmas season I am so grateful to you. Thank you so much for the amazing work you do! - Josh Heirigs, DCE A special thank you to Project Compassion for remembering me at Thanksgiving with goodies and for the beautiful poinsettia delivered by Doug and Elna Jerde. Thank you also to the Jerde s for the wonderful cookies! God Bless! - Earl Krippner To our Redeemer Family, our Christmas season was brightened by all of your greetings, cards, and gifts! Thank you for taking the time to think of us! We praise God for the chance to serve all of you and are looking forward to all God has in store for Redeemer in 2018! - The Koglins Thank you to Project Compassion for the beautiful poinsettia and cards for Thanksgiving and Christmas. - Mary DeVries Thank you for sending me a very welcome Christmas Card and poinsettia plant. George Poch delivered them to me. Dory and I have been struggling with colds the past few weeks so these remembrances were most appreciated. Have a blessed Christmas. - Tom and Dory Moore Thank you Jan and Iva and Bill for your hospital visits. Thank you to Jim Bronk, Fred Crossfield, Roger Toomey, and Jan Dicke for their visits at the care center. A very special thank you to Pastor Koglin for all the hospital and care center visits. Thank you for being there when I needed you. Thank you for a beautiful funeral. Thank you to the congregation for the kind words, for the love and caring. Lyle and I have been blessed to be members of such a wonderful church. Lyle was very happy and proud being an usher and greeter. Thank you to Project Compassion for the cards and flower. - Kathy Voight Thank you for your prayers and cards for our mother at this time! Thank you also to Pastor Koglin, Jan and Iva, Bill and Bob for your wonderful hospital visits. Many blessings to each of you! - The Wentworth Family We would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Pastor Koglin and Bob Keith for the phone calls and visit. Also to all our Redeemer family for their prayers, their concern for us, the food, cards, phone calls that we received while we were ill. We would also like to extend a thank you to Project Compassion for the beautiful poinsettia that Julie Walters delivered to our home. God bless our Redeemer family! - Bob and Bonnie Hoenk A special thank you to Project Compassion for the beautiful poinsettia plant and Christmas card that were delivered to me. It s so nice to be remembered! - Gary Polikowsky Thank you to Project Compassion for the lovely poinsettia plant that was delivered at Christmas for Mike and Allison! We truly appreciated Doug & Ellie Jerde dropping it by our home -- in addition to a delicious plate of cookies! Thank you so much for all the thoughts & prayers while they both were recovering from surgery! - Mike, Mary & Allison Hanley On behalf of the Project Compassion committee, we would like to thank the volunteers, old and new, who delivered 87 poinsettias to members of Redeemer who are homebound, frail, over age 90, and those recovering from illness this Christmas season! You shared your love, smiles and conversation! We could not do this mission without you! - Project Compassion Page 9

10 Music Notes by April Beckman, DPM A GRACIOUS AND HUGE THANK YOU to all Musicians who shared their talent this Advent and Christmas Season! I m humbled by your dedication and joy to share music. Thank you for taking the time in the already busy season to sing and play praises to our Savior! THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO WENT CHRISTMAS CAROLING! What a blessing you are to Redeemer to share and serve your fellow believers with song in the Christmas season. I know that our home bound members greatly appreciated your visit! 50TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION The organ is turning 50! We will celebrate the service the organ has given to Redeemer with a recital on Sunday, January 28, at 3:30 pm. Please plan to attend! WANT A CHANCE TO PLAY THE ORGAN? This winter the Sunday school students will have a chance to play the organ during class. If any adults are interested, you are welcome to come check out the organ! HAPPY NEW YEAR! In your thoughts and goals for 2018 consider joining a music group at Redeemer! There are a variety of groups that reach any age: Cherub Choir ages 4 gr. 1 Alleluia Singers & Angelic Chimes gr. 2-6 Youth Chimes gr Sounds of Praise youth and adults Chancel Chimes adults Men s Choir adults Instrumentalists anyone with at least 2 years experience with an instrument Celebration Team Singer/Instrumentalist Solo or Small Group opportunity let me know! If you have any questions, please feel free to or call April Beckman or beckmana1@hotmail.com We would like to thank Pastor Koglin, Michael Harvey, Jan Dicke and Bob Keith for their visits at the hospital. Also to Iva Kietzman for the beautiful prayer shawl she delivered and the Project Compassion for the Poinsettia. We also appreciate all the cards and prayers that we received during Dustin s recent cancer surgery. The outpouring of support we have received in the last month has been overwhelming. Dustin started radiation on December 11th and we appreciate the continued prayers. - the Seerings and the Rahlfs I would like to thank Pastor Koglin for his visit as well as bringing the King James version of the Bible. Also Jan Dicke and Bill Cochran for their visits. Thank you also for the cards, prayers and the beautiful Poinsettia from the Project Compassion. - Donna Rahlf Thank you for your prayers during and after my hospital stay. Thank you for the cards, and the poinsettia from Project Compassion. God bless! Blessed Christmas and New Year! - Orvis Dahl A heartfelt thank you for the members of Redeemer for remembering me and my family this Christmas season with cards, messages, and gifts. We are so blessed to be able to call Redeemer part of our family. Blessings to you all in 2018! - Chris Tjosaas and family Page 10

11 Stewardship: Your Response to God s Love November 18/19 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes ( ) Guests Budget Offerings... $21, District/Synod...$3, November 22/23 Thanksgiving Worship Attendance ( ) Guests Thanksgiving Offerings... $ November 25/26 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes (72+140) Guests Budget Offerings... $10, District/Synod... $ November 29 Worship Attendance (164+77) Guests... 9 Advent Offerings... $ December 2/3 Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes ( ) Guests Budget Offerings... $18, District/Synod... $ December 6 Worship Attendance (144+73) Guests Advent Offerings... $ FINANCIAL UPDATE November Income: $85,815 YTD Income: $909,782 November Expenses: $121,463 YTD Expenses: $877,535 Memorials and Special Gifts $500 for Riverside Resource Room $2000 for Arab Women s Ministry $500 for Church Work Scholarship Fund $250 for Good Samaritan Fund $100 for Rochester Servant Event and $10 for Music Fund in memory of Al Hein $20 for Parish Nurse fund in memory of Gene Lewallen $ for Rochester Servant Event $300 for Feed My Starving Children $50 for Christmas Decorating $1000 for Music Fund $2000 for Danelle Putnam $1800 for Hearing Loop $500 for POBLO $80 for Endowment Fund $285 for Youth Fund $510 for Undesignated Memorials in memory of Marilyn Monsrud $200 for Ntshongweni School Uniforms $300 for Health Cabinet/Parish Nursing $100 for Stephen Ministry December 9/10 Cantata Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes (90+138) Guests Budget Offerings... $12, District/Synod... $ December 13 Worship Attendance (136+81) Guests... 6 Advent Offerings... $ December 16/17 S.S. Program Worship Attendance ( ) S.S. & Bible Classes (89+105) Guests Budget Offerings... $21, District/Synod... $ Is China on your Bucket List? Join former Taiwan missionaries Rev. Clifford and Lois Winter for a 16-day tour, April 17 May 2, Includes the Great Wall, Xian's terracotta armies, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Three Gorges Dam, 4-day Yangtze River cruise, and more. All meals included. Final 2 nights in Hong Kong. Includes round trip airfare from San Francisco, first-class hotels, all taxes/fees/admissions, bus and air travel in China, and an English-speaking Professional Guide. Lively fellowship; daily devotions. loiswinter@yahoo.com or call: Page 11

12 Church Council Highlights December 12, 2017 Old Business MOTION: Accept November 2017 Council Minutes M/ S/P: Mandie Anderson/Connie Scheid MOTION: Accept November 2017 Treasurer s Report M/S/P: Dawn Radke/Molly Gommels Trustees Report: Curt Walter Trustees will discuss the energy audit and get bids next year in January or February At Large Report(s): Joan McCormick, Dawn Shelstad, Dawn Radtke, Molly Gommels Joan McCormick: Some of her teams commented that the web page needs to be updated with names of current members serving Jim Weispfenning updates the website and will do that timely when given information Molly Gommels: There seems to be an overlap with some people (team chairs) are contacts for more than one member at large. It is suggested that the members at large meet with Michael Harvey to organize this aspect. If changes are made, the COGs will be updated Elders Report: Tom Werle Pastor Twala joined the elders and expressed his gratitude for Redeemer s support Still focusing on encouraging members to be in the Word Elders will be providing treats for carolers on Dec. 20 Community Engagement, Education, Riverside Parent Community & Advisory Team: Josh Heirigs/Connie Scheid/Curt Walter Curt Walter: Neighborhood Association Meeting meets quarterly and hasn t met since last council meeting Chad Decker will be joining Curt at the Association meetings Food for the Riverside Resource Room will be collected during the Christmas Program and financial offerings collected at the Christmas Program will be donated to Friendship Place (a program that provides tutoring and afterschool programs) A report on what has been done in the neighborhood and at Riverside will be given at the annual Voters Meeting in January Finalize 2018 Budget: Eric Brown/Anita Werle Funds for Pastor Koglin s leadership training in 2018 ($3700) is not in proposed 2018 budget Eric Brown suggests adding a line item under Personnel One item that is not on the proposed budget is the line item for Adult Softball under Program ($400) (note that Youth Softball falls under the Youth budget) This item will be a line item under Programs Pastoral Assistance budget item could be reduced to $7000 since Pastor Loos accepted the call 2016 receipts $999, YTD receipts $ 943,735 Joan McCormick: Strongly recommends that our bookkeeper be paid more Discussed and clarified line item for Vacation Bible School funds In addition to the Vacation Bible School line item there is a Vacation Bible School dedicated fund that receives donations and used to pay for expenses Clarification on the difference between POBLO mission fund and Friendship Team (POBLO) Discussion on where funds come from when expenses exceed revenue. It is noted that in the past there is cash set aside for designated funds that has been used for revenue short fall Reviewed areas in budget with a significant increase for 2018 Discussed the Computer Equipment line item and it is suggested that a new computer for Pastor Loos and replacement of older laptops come from the Technology fund rather than the line item Suggested that several line items that also have dedicated accounts be zeroed out of the budget. Discussion on the use of having line items on budget when money is taken first from designated fund. Discussion on needs of increase of funds for Sunday School Discussion on how funds for Confirmation are used for retreats and the increase reflects these costs Page 12

13 New Ministry dedicated account funding and use was discussed ($7,119.67). It is to be used for starting new ministries. A sizable gift was given in years past. Discussion on increase in Missions funds. Clarified which missions are given as a percentage of giving and which ones are specific amounts ACTION ITEMS $14,000 subtracted from total budget from adjusting Pastoral Assistance to $6000 $400 added for Adult Softball under line item under Programs $500 reduction in Auto for Administrative Pastor to $3500 $500 reduction in Auto Associate Pastor to $3500 $1,100,449 is the total 2018 proposed budget number MOTION: To take $3700 for Pastoral Leadership Institute from Stoltenberg Bequest rather than a line item on the budget M/S/P: Mandie Anderson/ Dawn Shelstad MOTION: To recommend 2018 Budget of $1,100,449 to the Voters M/S/P: Mandie Anderson/Dawn Shelstad Final Ministry Team Annual Reports: Chis Tjosaas needs all reports finalized and to the office, for printing by December 31, 2017 New Business Policy Addressing Potential Annual Budget Surplus: Pastor Koglin Discussed current policy Final Moving Costs for Pastor Loos & Family: Kathy Zarling/Pastor Koglin Pastor Loos cost for professional moving company $15,000 up to $25,000 was previously approved and budgeted There will be a few other expenses Update on Personnel & Staffing Benefit Package for Pastor Loos: Kathy Zarling/Pastor Koglin Discussion on Pastor Loos last day in current church and first day at Redeemer. As far as benefit package, it is best for him to start and finish in same month A letter from an officer needs to be sent for Pastor Loos with his start date and salary MOTION: For Pastor Loos to end his employment at current church on December 30, 2017, and beginning employment on December 31, 2017 M/ S/P: Dawn Radtke/Molly Gommels Planning Pastor Loos Installation and Welcoming Celebration: Kathy Zarling /All Installation 4PM January 7, 2018 Cara Wilson will set up a donation board so members can help stock their house Suggested to include prayer cards January 14, 2018 Voters Meeting: Kathy Zarling/Pastor Koglin Agenda finalized at January 9, 2018, Council Meeting Stephen Ministry Training for Pastor Loos MOTION: To take $700 from surplus in the funds budgeted for moving Pastor Loos and his family to pay for Pastor Loos Stephen Ministry Training M/ S/P Dawn Radtke/Joan McCormick Staff Report(s): Pastor Koglin, Michael Harvey, Josh Heirigs Pastor Koglin: reviewed Advent and Christmas worship schedule April will be giving an organ recital on January 28, 2018, at 3:30 PM to celebrate the 50 th birthday of Redeemer s organ Michael Harvey: Loop Update: Second vendor s bid has come in. Both vendors need to do testing to be certain the loop can be installed in the ceiling so that no floors need to be torn up. Josh Heirigs: Christmas Program is this coming Sunday. Pizza Ranch fundraiser was a success. Youth Leadership team has decided to go to Colorado for their 2018 mission trip to work as Counselors at Lutheran Valley Retreat with campers with special needs. Page 13

14 FUNDRAISER Pizza Ranch January 22nd! Please sign up and come help serve!!! CONFIRMATION Jan 3rd classes return! Jan Retreat at Camp Omega!!! More details to come soon! UPDATE IRONWOODS SPRING TUBING Look for more details for tubing on February 3rd!!! IGNITE Jan 14: Movie Night! We will be going to go see the movie WONDER as a youth ministry. Movie me/place will be announced in bulle n! Jan 21: Music, food, games and lots of fun from 6 8 Jan 28: 6 8 Topic will be Hook Up Culture PYROS Dec 31: NO IGNITE OR PYROS Jan 7th: 6 7 a er serving the meal for Pastor Loos installa on dinner, we will get together and make cards for the homebound members of our church PASTOR LOOS INSTALLATION DINNER YOUTH, we are in need of YOU to be a part of this awesome event with our whole Family of Believers. Pastor Loos is being installed as our associate pastor on Jan 7th. You will be serving the meal to those in a endance. Please dress as you would for worship and plan on being in the south fellowship hall by 5pm to help serve! REDEEMER S ANNUAL MEETING JAN 14: Youth will also be serving lunch right a er the late service. COME AND HELP SERVE!!! Save The Date: March 3rd: Snowball Dinner Dinner will be that night, so we need your help to make it an AWESOME event. Look for more details to come! Page 14

15 YOUTH GRADES 8 12 SUMMER SERVANT EVENT A er much conversa on, listening, polls, and further discussion, the Youth Ministry Team has come to a decision about our summer servant event. Please understand this about the decision; it was not reached without the work of the Holy Spirit, and we truly listened to what youth had to say. So, for THIS year we will be serving our friends with special needs at Lutheran Valley Retreat (LVR) in Colorado. There will be a sign up sheet on the youth bulle n board for this event. If you would like to discuss this with someone, please contact Josh Heirigs at Cost: $ plus addi onal travel meals. Dates: July Page 15

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17 Redeemer Lutheran Calendar January 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 6 8:00a FCCI Training 5:30p HOLY COMMUNION 5 5:00p Sounds of Praise Christmas Party 4 10:15a Faithfully Fit Exercise 1:00p Faithful Followers CC 4:30p Stephen Ministry 7:00p Chancel Chimes 7:00p Lutherans For Life 3 10:00a POBLO Sewing 1:00p Family Ministry Team 5:47p Youth Chimes (7-12) 6:00p Alleluia Singers (2-6) 6:00p Men s Bible Study 6:05p Cherub Choir 6:10p Confirmation 6:30p Angelic Chimes (2-6) 7:00p Sounds of Praise 8:15p Celebration Practice 2 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:15a Faithfully Fit Exercise 6:30p CC Equippers 7:00p Elders 1 New Year s Day Office Closed 13 9:30a Welcome To The Family Class 5:30p WORSHIP 6:30p RSE Planning 12 5:30p Staff Christmas Social 6:00p Movie Night 11 10:15a Faithfully Fit Exercise 7:00p Chancel Chimes 10 9:15a Staff Meeting 10:00a POBLO Sewing 5:47p Youth Chimes (7-12) 6:00p Alleluia Singers (2-6) 6:00p Men s Bible Study 6:05p Cherub Choir 6:10p Confirmation 6:30p Angelic Chimes (2-6) 7:00p Sounds of Praise 7:30p Rebecca Circle 8:10p Celebration Practice 9 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:15a Faithfully Fit Exercise 6:15p GTO Team 6:30p Trustees 6:30p Youth Board 6:30p Memorials/Special Gifts 7:00p Fund Development 7:30p Church Council 8 8:00a Quilters 10:15a Story Time 5:45p FCCI Workshop 6:00p Lynne Gaunt CC 6:30p Emmanuel CC 7:00p J.O.Y. CC 7 Loos Installation HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 9:30 am 9:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Sunday School/B.C. 4:00p Installation Pastor Loos 6:00p IGNITE 20 8:00a Crafters Work Day 5:00p Blood Pressures 5:30p HOLYCOMMUNION 19 9:30a Library Committee 18 10:15a Faithfully Fit Exercise 1:00p Faithful Followers 4:30p Stephen Ministry 7:00p Chancel Chimes 7:00p Technology Team 17 10:00a POBLO Sewing 1:00p Seekers CC 1:00p Shalom CC 5:47p Youth Chimes (7-12) 6:00p Alleluia Singers (2-6) 6:00p Men s Bible Study 6:05p Cherub Choir 6:10p Confirmation 6:30p Angelic Chimes (2-6) 16 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:15a Faithfully Fit Exercise 10:30a REM Training 6:30p Koinonia ChristCare 6:30p FCCI Board Meeting 15 8;00a Quilters 10:15a Story Time 14 Voters Meeting WORSHIP - 8 and 10:40 am 9:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Sunday School/B.C. 12:00p PYROS 12:30p Annual Meeting 6:30p Agape CC CONFIRMATION RETREAT Camp Omega 7:00p Sounds of Praise :30p WORSHIP 25 10:15a Faithfully Fit Exercise 6:00p FCCI Training 6:30p Malachi CC 7:00p Membership Ministry 24 10:00a POBLO Sewing 5:47p Youth Chimes (7-12) 6:00p Alleluia Singers (2-6) 6:00p Men s Bible Study 6:05p Cherub Choir 6:10p Confirmation 6:30p Angelic Chimes (2-6) 7:00p Sounds of Praise 23 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:15a Faithfully Fit Exercise 6:30p Couples in Christ CC 7:00p Women s Bible Study 22 8:00a Quilters 10:15a Story Time 4:00p Pizza Ranch Fundraiser 6:00p Lynne Gaunt CC 7:00p Health Cabinet 21 HOLY COMMUNION - 8 and 10:40 am 9:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Sunday School/B.C. 6:00p IGNITE 6:30p Partners in Christ 31 10:00a POBLO Sewing 5:47p Youth Chimes (7-12) 6:00p Alleluia Singers (2-6) 6:00p Men s Bible Study 6:05p Cherub Choir 6:10p Confirmation 6:30p Angelic Chimes (2-6) 7:00p Sounds of Praise 30 9:00a Men s Bible Study 9:00a Ladies Bible Study 10:15a Faithfully Fit Exercise 29 8:00a Quilters 10:15a Story Time 6:00p FCCI Training 28 WORSHIP - 8 and 10:40 am 9:00a Blood Pressures 9:20a Sunday School/B.C. 3:30p Organ Recital 6:00p IGNITE 6:30p Oikos CC Page 17

18 Acolytes 01/07 8:00 am... Ian Reese / Liam Olive 10:40 am... MJ Harvey / Tyler Jerabeck 01/14 8:00 am... Isabella Grewe / Alexis Plenge Page 18 10:40 am... Gracie Decker / Rebecca Applen 01/21 8:00 am... Alyvia Tveten / Jordyn Miller 10:40 am... Kylie Geib / Lauren Schulz 01/28 8:00 am... Zach Woolman / Andrew Woolman 10:40 am... Brandon Mueller / Luke Miller Altar Guild Chair: Shelly Potter Members:... Connie Harnack, Linda Krueger, Karen Dee, Janith Corkill, Amy Tostenson Blood Pressure Nurses Blood pressures are taken every Sunday and every third Saturday of the month. January Stephanie Fisk January 14...Barb Wallskog January Elaine Grudem January January Emily Applen 01/20 5:30 pm... Lois Hamilton / Paula Muth 01/21 8:00 am... Paul and Heidi Diercks 10:40 am... Lynora Miller/Caroline Ferdig 01/27 5:30 pm... Gordon and Janet Hoffmann 01/28 8:00 am... Paul and Alice Kitzman 10:40 am... Darrel and Irene Lande Lay Readers 01/06 5:30 pm... Jim Bronk 01/07 8:00 am... Lindsay Smith 10:40 am... Jane Quaintance 01/13 5:30 pm... Bob Vehrenkamp 01/14 8:00 am... Rich Gommels 10:40 am... Erin Harvey 01/20 5:30 pm... Joel Dubbels 01/21 8:00 am... Kurt Rump 10:40 am... Janith Corkill 01/27 5:30 pm... Donna Mundell 01/28 8:00 am... Sherrill VanGuilder 10:40 am... Beth Hanson Nursery Schedule 01/07 9:20 am... Kate and Eric Brown 10:40 am... Becky Decker / Stephanie Fisk 01/14 9:20 am... Kayte Lutzke / Bryce Beckman 10:40 am... Marcia Cochran / Carole Sorenson 01/21 9:20 am... Anna Koglin / Jane Quaintance 10:40 am... Erin Harvey / Lily Harvey 01/28 9:20 am... Anna Koglin / Stephanie Fisk 10:40 am.. Stephanie Fingerson / Rebecca Applen Pew Maintenance January... Scott Brandt Technology Assistants 01/06 5:30 pm... Brandon Rossman 01/07 8:00 am... Dan Zeccardi 10:40 am... Blake Hellickson 01/13 5:30 pm... Chris Senne 01/14 8:00 am... Mick / Diana Reese 10:40 am... Brandon Rossman 01/20 5:30 pm... Randall Peck 01/21 8:00 am... Heidi Diercks 10:40 am... Ethan Daniels 01/27 5:30 pm... Brandon Rossman 01/28 8:00 am... Jay Kurtz 10:40 am... Addie Harvey Transportation Please call the church office by Noon on Thursday ( ) if you need a ride to worship. Ushers 5:30 pm... Richard Ward 8:00 am... Ed Feeder, Harold Jenkins, Andrew Fockler, Jeff Lee, Sam Gehrking, Chantel VanGuilder, Jagger Schoppers 10:40 am... Willis Fitting, Joel Pralle, Gary Seering, Jacob Pralle, Madison Pralle, Tyler Bruns, Carter Kmett, Abi Manthei, Josh Berthiaume Welcome Center 01/06 5:30 pm...sherry Haugen 01/07 8:00 am... Bernie and Ellie Nesler 10:40 am... Curt Haugen 01/13 5:30 pm... Kim Jensen 01/14 8:00 am... Terry and Sharon Muller 10:40 am... Mike and Joan McCormick 01/20 5:30 pm... Need Volunteer 01/21 8:00 am... Arlene Strelow 10:40 am... Caroline Ferdig 01/27 5:30 pm... Diana and Larry Stoen 01/28 8:00 am... Bernie and Ellie Nesler 10:40 am... Beth Hanson Worship Recorders First Sunday... Greg Utesch Second Sunday... Royce Ernst Third Sunday... Greg Utesch Fourth Sunday... Sherrill VanGuilder Fifth Sunday... Greg Utesch Elders 01/06 5:30 pm... Lynn Meier 01/07 8:00 am... Kelly Anderson 10:40 am... Jeff Ihrke 01/13 5:30 pm... Joel Pralle 01/14 8:00 am... Scott Feeder 10:40 am... Tim Rossman 01/20 5:30 pm... Tom Werle 01/21 8:00 am... Tony Fick 10:40 am... Dan Zeccardi 01/27 5:30 pm... Darin Grewe 01/28 8:00 am... Jeff Schoppers 10:40 am... Frank Kmett Greeters 01/06 5:30 pm... Randy and Karen Peck 01/07 8:00 am... Stan and Linda Sohre 10:40 am... Volunteer Needed 01/13 5:30 pm... Grant and Cara Wilson 01/14 8:00 am... Royce and Marlie Ernst 10:40 am... Bruce and Cheri Struve

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